Need Help?

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Subject: Need Help? Mon Oct 03, 2016 5:36 pm

You might be interested in accessing the information below for support.

If you currently feel like you are going to hurt or kill yourself, please call 000 or 13 HEALTH/13 43 25 84 (QLD only).The same goes if you are very worried that someone you know is going to hurt themselves. You can also find other numbers here if you are in Australia but not currently in Queensland.

Kids Helpline - for those aged between 5-25 or concerned about someone between these agesWebchat Counselling - may have a waiting time, so please don't use this if you are acutely at risk of harmGeneral information - website configured based on kids (5-12 years), teens & young adults (13-25), and parents and carers

Other websitesQ Life - counselling and referral focused on Australian LGBTQIA+ peoplemindhealthconnect - good website for Australian information and resources run by the Australian Government as part of healthdirectBlack Dog Institute - a not-for-profit organisation that focuses on medical research and combating the stigma of mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorderSupport After Suicide - a community for those who have been touched by the loss of a loved one by suicideSuicide Prevention - charity focusing on preventing suicide and holding on to lifeReach Out - support for tough timesSane - a charity focussed on supporting Australians with mental illnessAustralian Government: National Mental Health Commission - has more links and resources than those listed above

Please don't be afraid to reach out for help. As you can see above, there are many charities, organisations and services available to be a listening ear and help you get through this tough time and/or your mental illness.